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Breastfeeding Problem with 7 Week Old Twins
My baby was 5lbs 11oz at birth, not premature just very small. I desperately wanted to breastfeed her but due to an emergency surgery for a herniated ...
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- I have twin two year olds and started out with the intention of exclusively breastfeeding mine. One of my twins really wasn't excited about breastfeeding. He just lo...
- You are trying to breastfeed 100% and be the best mom you can be. That's very admirable. But you shouldn't stress yourself out if the babies won't follow your ideal p...
- My friend has twins so I know from her there is a support group in the area for parents of twins or multilples. If you Google it, I am sure you can find it. Good luc...
Do Newborns Have a Bowel Movement Everyday?
My breastfed babies always had a bowel movement with just about every ... morning or everyother day...but especially with a premature baby I would call your ...
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- well write it down at first to keep track, most newborns do go at least once a day but more over there should be a pattern... like every morning or everyother day...bu...
- Is she drinking plenty? If so I would wait and see if anything happens today UNLESS you feel she is uncomfortable. If you feel that this is the case, I would call the ...
- L., My breastfed babies always had a bowel movement with just about every diaper change, upwards of 6-7 a day in the early days. That being said, every baby is diff...
PolyViSol And Breastfeeding?
My baby is just over 2 weeks old and my pediatrician recommended Tri-vi-sol (I'm guessing similar to ..... breastfeeding premature babies · vitamin effects ...
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- Hi Natalie, You're probably just hearing about the Polivisol drops, because there is some new research out showing that our little ones do not get enough exposure to t...
- Hi N.; My doctor recommended the vitamin D right after my daughter was born. He said they are seeing an increase in Rickets a bone disorder in strictly breastfed ba...
- I nursed for 8 months and I gave my son Polyvisol every night and I still give him vitamins now. I would have the polyvisol with iron flavored with sour apple. I know ...
Exclusive Pumping
Im sorry you had such a hard time breastfeeding I can tell you that there's .... to get him to breastfeed since premature baby boys sometimes just dont take ...
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- don't worry - we all start off like this. Even those of us who were not worried. It can be nerve wrecking at times for everyone. Hang in there - you're doing GREAT!...
- I'm sooo sorry that the hospital didn't respect your wishes about a pacifier. I would have been screaming at them! Anyways, if your son was "early" he might not hav...
- Hi M.- Sorry to hear you had some issues with your delivery. I had pretty much the exact situation. If at all possible I would encourage you to keep trying to put you...
How Much Should a Premature Baby Sleep?
I am a first time mom of a beautiful baby boy, born premature at 33 weeks. He spent two weeks at the .... Are you breast feeding, bottle or combo package. ...
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- Totally normal! He'll start to be more awake soon. Be well and enjoy, E..
- My son was born at 31 weeks. He slept all the time too. I basically woke him up every three hours like you're doing. He did this until he got a little older. Basic...
- Eric was also born at 33 weeks. He spent a good portion of the first three months asleep. A lot of babies spend a good portion of the first three months asleep! :-)...
Breastfeeding Help!
Read all 132 responses: "I have been breastfeeding my new son for a month now. He is an eager eater and ... breastfeeding premature baby · blood circulation ...
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- Has breastfeeding always been this painful? If so, I'd be willing to bet that the way your son is latched on is causing your nipple pain. All those things that you've ...
- Hang in there girl! I had the same problem I would cry everytime my baby nursed and I kept on putting Lanesol this kind of brand I got it from Target and it really hel...
- My nipples were extremely sore and I just about cried everytime my baby latched on but once the sucking started the pain went away and I could nurse somewhat comfortab...
PolyViSol Supplement Drops
Mar 21, 2009 ... My doctor recommended it for my premature baby and she took it since birth ... numbers vitamin D deficiencies in strictly breastfed babies. ...
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- Why not take the baby outside for a little sunlight, and avoid this Poly stuff completely. A few minutes a day, a few days a week is all one needs - without applying ...
- J., I gave all four of my babies the drops, and they loved them. I know they smell bad, but I guess they don't taste as bad as they smell. Any time you give your baby...
- Hi J., Yes, Polyvisol does work great for stronger bones and teeth. It is a good product. I have to laugh over what you said about the smell, just have her bo...
Baby Not Feeding
Breastfeeding a Baby That's Been Bottle Fed in the NICU ... my baby got boobs · premature baby development · babies feeding · feeding babies ...
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- Hi, He needs to develop the suck response. Ask the nurses or doctor how to initiate this! L. P.
- Some NICU will let the mom nurse. Could this be an option? Or at least hold the baby(tubes and all) while trying to feed the bottle.
- hi my son born 6 wks early and stayed at nicu for a month. he as on feeding tube because he doesnt have strong suck yet. i always spend all day with my son eveyday an...
Breastfeeding, Can't Pump, Going Back to Work
My baby was born two months premature and I had to pump. ... i've been breastfeeding and pumping at work for 2 months now, and have had lots of problems. ...
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- S., 1. To help with milk production: there are several very expensive products that can help increase milk production, but I found the cheapest and tastiest way i...
- hi Sara, Im a nutritional counselor and nutrition educator. Yes fenugreek can work , but more important is you being very relaxed when pumping. I suggest putting on mu...
- hi S.- i had same problem with pump n style, then tried hospital grade medela (available to rent at alta bates). it made all the difference (can now pump 6 oz in 10 m...
Breastfeeding Issues with Newborn
My Joey was a month premature. My sisters son, who nursed the same way, ... the trick for us was to take all the baby's clothes off and tickle her. she's ...
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- Does your pediatrician think she's gaining enough weight? All my children (3 yr old boy and 1 yr old twin girls) have been very efficient nursers - even as newborns, o...
- I agree with taking off all the clothes except the diaper. I also rub my baby's foot if he falls asleep nursing and that works (though I have to do it every 30 second...
- While I never breast fed, I can say having two children that when you feed them to keep them awake to eat you might want to remove some of their clothing, it wakes the...
